Monument record 1197/1 - Kings Brook Mill
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Summary
Place name evidnece for a watermill site at High Legh. The field name 47 Mill Field is shown on the Tithe Award which suggests a possible location. Tithe maps were produced between 1838 and 1854 which record the names of owners, tenants, and values of property in each parish. They were created to establish taxation rates.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Kings Brook Mill. A watermill site at High Legh. The field name 47 Mill Field shown on the Tithe Award suggests a possible location (1). However there is a mill house at SJ698839 (2).
<1> Various, Cheshire History, 11/64 Bott O J P 1983 (Journal/Periodical). SCH811.
<2> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 5/A.256 (Index). SCH1000.
<3> National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside, 1993, Greater Manchester Western & Northern Relief Road - M56-M62 Archaeological Assessment Report, R2033/176 (Client Report). SCH1269.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH811 Journal/Periodical: Various. Cheshire History. 11/64 Bott O J P 1983.
- <2> SCH1000 Index: Cheshire County Council. 1974. County Treasures Record. N/A. 5/A.256.
- <3> SCH1269 Client Report: National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside. 1993. Greater Manchester Western & Northern Relief Road - M56-M62 Archaeological Assessment Report. R2033. S0023. B1025. R2033/176.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 6 8 (point) Possible Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68SE |
| Civil Parish | HIGH LEGH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HIGH LEGH, ROSTHERNE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 14 2024 4:56PM